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Effectiveness of a Neurocritical Care Course with Problem-Based Learning and Discussion Format in Asia.
Hemanshu Prabhakar1, Gentle S Shrestha2, Indu Kapoor1
1From the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, India.
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|January 10, 2025
Summary
The Comprehensive Neurocritical Care Course (CN3C) significantly improved neurocritical care knowledge among health professionals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Post-course scores showed a marked increase, demonstrating the educational program
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Medical Education
- Global Health
Background:
- Barriers exist in delivering neurologic care and educating health professionals in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Effective neurocritical care education is crucial for improving patient outcomes in resource-limited settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of the Comprehensive Neurocritical Care Course (CN3C) on the knowledge of health care professionals in LMICs.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured neurocritical care educational intervention.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 177 participants in LMICs completed the CN3C.
- Pre- and post-course knowledge assessments were administered.
- Paired t-test analysis compared pre- and post-course scores.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated significant improvement in posttest scores compared to pretest scores (16.45 ± 5.35 vs 24.96 ± 6.74; P < .01).
- The CN3C course led to a substantial increase in participants' neurocritical care knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The CN3C is an effective educational tool for enhancing neurocritical care knowledge in LMICs.
- Targeted educational programs can help overcome barriers to specialized medical training in resource-limited regions.
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